Mumbai Lawyer Swindled Out of ₹5 Lakh by Fraudsters Impersonating Crime Branch Officers

Mumbai, India – A Mumbai attorney was recently defrauded of 500,000 Indian Rupees (approximately $6,000) by individuals impersonating officers from the local crime branch, highlighting a rising concern over sophisticated phone scams in the region. The incident reportedly unfolded when the lawyer received a call from someone claiming to be an official who accused him of being involved in serious criminal activities. According to local authorities, the caller was persuasive and authoritative, informing the lawyer that his name was linked to illegal transactions and that an urgent investigation was underway. To resolve the alleged issues … Read more